JagFest 2026 on Aug 21-22

Songbird founder Carl Forhan is thrilled to announce that JagFest is returning to Rochester, MN, on August 21-22!

What should I expect?
Lots of Jaguar, Lynx, and even Nuon on free play, along with other assorted systems. There will be high-score tournaments as well as casual multiplayer goodness, Q&A with Songbird, demos of upcoming Jaguar and Lynx games, and more. Maybe even a special technical presentation or two on how games are made for the systems we love. And of course, the Songbird booth filled with all sorts of retro games.

How can I get tickets? And what if I’m interested, but can’t attend in person?
There are two ways to support JagFest:

• Event ticket – admission to both Friday and Saturday and all included activities
• Virtual Supporter – access to the private Discord channel and live stream from the event, plus recordings too

How many tickets are available?
In-person tickets are limited to 100 attendees. No limit on Virtual Supporters. Anyone who buys either ticket will gain access to any JagFest exclusives or merchandise discounts ahead of the general public. Find out all the perks by clicking on the ticket links below.

Can I see the full schedule?
Yes, coming soon!

Photos from past events